“Gattaca” is a 1997 film about a genetically inferior man, Vincent, who assumes the identity of a superior one to fulfill his dream of space travel. The sci-fi drama stars Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Gore Vidal and is directed by Andrew Niccol. The following articles provide further information on the filming locations and interesting backstage facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Gattaca” took place in various locations across California, USA. These include the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, the KJC Solar Farm and Sepulveda Dam in Los Angeles, the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, and in the town of Barstow. The film was in production from April 22, 1996, to July 16, 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ethan Hawke | Vincent / Jerome |
| Uma Thurman | Irene |
| Gore Vidal | Director Josef |
| Xander Berkeley | Lamar |
| Jayne Brook | Marie |
| Elias Koteas | Antonio |
| Maya Rudolph | Delivery Nurse |
| Una Damon | Head Nurse |
| Elizabeth Dennehy | Pre-School Teacher |
| Blair Underwood | Geneticist |
| Mason Gamble | Younger Vincent |
| Vincent Nielson | Younger Anton |
| Chad Christ | Young Vincent |
| William Lee Scott | Young Anton |
| Clarence Graham | Personnel Officer |
| Ernest Borgnine | Caesar |
| Tony Shalhoub | German |
| Jude Law | Jerome / Eugene |
| Alan Arkin | Detective Hugo |
| Ken Marino | Sequencing Technician |
| Cynthia Martells | Cavendish |
| Loren Dean | Anton |
| Gabrielle Reece | Gattaca Trainer |
| Ryan Dorin | Twelve Fingered Pianist |
| Dean Norris | Cop on the Beat |
| Russell Milton | Gattaca Detective |
| George Marshall Ruge | Beaten Detective |
| Steve Bessen | Blood Test Detective |
| Chad Baker | Sequencing Tech (uncredited) |
| Brandon Ladd Burkey | Janitor #2 (uncredited) |
| Donna Cihak Hansen | Gattican (uncredited) |
| Randi Cole | Gattican Citizen (uncredited) |
| Dan Griffin | Classmate (uncredited) |
| Beverly Griffith | Anatomy Teacher (uncredited) |
| David LeBell | Invalid (uncredited) |
| Arnold Montey | Gattican Citizen (uncredited) |
| Greg Sestero | Gattacan Citizen (uncredited) |
| Richard Yett | Employee (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was nominated for one Oscar and has won six other awards. It has also received 15 additional nominations.
- Andrew Niccol, aside from being the director, was also the writer of “Gattaca”.
- There are many key characters including Vincent/Jerome played by Ethan Hawke, Irene portrayed by Uma Thurman, and Director Josef which was played by Gore Vidal, among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marin County Civic Center, San Rafael, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.9979422
- Longitude: -122.5306159
- Place ID: ChIJB8oUOdGZhYARdBlptZfSDhY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Sepulveda Dam, Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1666723
- Longitude: -118.4742493
- Place ID: ChIJQVb0LpuXwoARP-jEle4xISE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sepulveda Dam, Encino, CA 91436, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Barstow, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.8957957
- Longitude: -117.0172826
- Place ID: ChIJVZRUTENwxIARd-LvKjMsQRs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Barstow, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
